Meth-Wick Health Center
Cedar Rapids, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165542) · 69 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (319) 365-9171 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Meth-Wick Health Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is also 5 stars.
Meth-Wick Health Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.92 hours per resident per day, including 1.01 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.5%.
Meth-Wick Health Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location.
About this facility
Meth-Wick Health Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa. The facility is certified for 69 beds and reported an average of 57.3 residents. It is operated as a non-profit (Non profit - Other) and has been federally certified since July 1, 2004. There is no indication in CMS data that ownership changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Meth-Wick Health Center holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. All four component ratings are also 5 out of 5: the health inspection rating is 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 5, and the staffing rating is 5.
Staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.92, including 1.01 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS data show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
No chain affiliation is listed in the data provided for this facility.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the data vintage supplied in the underlying dataset. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Meth-Wick Health Center has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.92 hours per resident per day, including 1.01 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 40.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 69 beds and reported an average of 57.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit (Non profit - Other) facility, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) performance; Meth-Wick Health Center scores 5 out of 5 on each of these four measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (319) 365-9171 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (319) 365-9171 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165542?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.